Sara Bolchi Email & Phone Number

•Manage a $20+ million book of business•Service, retain, renew, and grow accounts with 300-1,000 enrolled employees for clients within the states of AL, AR, IA, ID, LA, MS, MT, NM, OK, UT, and WY, while building relationships to create customer loyalty •Maintain in-depth knowledge of VSP products, in order to formulate and implement customized business solutions for clients•Analyze data to provide strategic sales consultation to identify and secure renewals and/or upsell opportunities•Educate clients on available products and programs, while meeting clients' needs and aligning eye care strategy with clients' benefits and financial strategy•Identify territory trends, strategize, and use creativity to sell against competition

•Retained a $22 million book of business•Serviced over 2500 accounts (for clients with 2-500 employees) and processed their renewals•Maintained in-depth knowledge of products, while effectively applying knowledge to assert proactive client recommendations•Provided client solutions aimed at aligning eye care strategy with the client's benefits and financial strategy•Strategized and used creativity to sell against competition•Built customer loyalty•Created and sustained relationships with clients and brokers within the states of Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

Maintained VSP's legendary service to clients and brokers by completing service requests, assisting with questions and resolving issues, as well as installing new clients within timeframe expectations.

Performed duties related to billing, posting, and collecting revenue for fully insured and self-insured groups under VSP plans. Maintained accurate accounting information for each group. Researched and resolved issues regarding billing and payment information.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Psychology, Liberal Arts

• Dean's Honor List from 2002-2005 • Graduated with Honors

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Senior Editor of The Falcon newspaper, Track & Field